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Three Decades Dastaan

Three Decades Dastaan

Written by: Shanzey Bucha & Vaishnavi Sayal
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 Two women. Two countries. Three decades of stories. Raised in India and Pakistan and now living in the UK, Three Decades Dastaan is a podcast where friendship meets reflection. As they turn 30, they look back on the first three decades of life across cultures, borders, and identities, while also navigating what the future might hold. Through honest conversations, they explore growing up desi, migration, belonging, growth, and becoming. Email us with questions on threedecadesdastaan@outlook.com© 2026 Shanzey Bucha & Vaishnavi Sayal Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep08 - The breakups we don't talk about..

    Ep08 - The breakups we don't talk about..
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode, the hosts talk openly about friendship breakups and why they’re often not taken as seriously as romantic ones. Drawing from their own experiences, they explore how friendship endings can hurt, linger, and reshape you in ways people don’t always acknowledge.
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    54 mins
  • Ep07 - More than just a hobby.. with Vaishnavi

    Ep07 - More than just a hobby.. with Vaishnavi
    Feb 3 2026

    This episode is all about Vaishnavi’s love for dance and why it means so much more than a hobby. From how it started to what keeps her coming back, the hosts unpack her journey with movement, expression, and self-connection. An honest chat about passion, identity, and doing something just because it feels right.
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    40 mins
  • Ep06 - Loving the body we were taught to judge..

    Ep06 - Loving the body we were taught to judge..
    Jan 20 2026

    Today's episode is on where the hosts have a sit down to talk about bodies - the ones they learned to judge, control, and apologise for, and the ones they’re still learning to care for.

    They reflect on the comments they heard growing up, how culture and expectations shaped their self-image, and how their relationship with their bodies has shifted over time. A gentle and honest conversation about unlearning, acceptance, and being kinder to themselves.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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